Praying Mantis

Praying Mantis (1982)

A twisting tale of deception, blackmail and an abominable crime of passion

A middle-aged professor's young bride and his assistant plan to commit a double murder disguised as a "Crime Passionel", but discover too late that one of their intended victims has become a fellow conspirator.

  • First Air Date: 1982-11-17
  • Last Air Date: 1982-11-24
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 2
  • Episode Runtime: 76 min.
  • Network: Channel 4
  • Director: Jack Gold

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Seasons

  • Season 1

    2 Episodes

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Cast

  • Pinkas Braun

    Professor Paul Canova

  • Cherie Lunghi

    Beatrice Manceau

  • Jonathan Pryce

    Christian Magny

  • Carmen du Sautoy

    Vera Canova

  • Anna Cropper

    Gertrude

  • Friedrich von Thun

    Insurance Director

  • Arthur Brauss

    Richter